Taxidermy Guides
Step-by-step guides covering every aspect of taxidermy — from getting started to advanced techniques.
Antler Mounts: Display Ideas, DIY Options & Mounting Methods
Antler Mounting Options: From Simple to Elaborate You've got shed antlers or a full skull cap; now what? You can mount them fancy or throw them on a w...
Mammal Taxidermy Guide: Step-by-Step Process for Beginners
Mammal Taxidermy From Start to Finish: What You Actually Do Taxidermy isn't magic. You skin an animal, preserve the hide, fit it over a form, set eyes...
Pedestal Mounts: What They Are, Cost & Display Guide
What Exactly Is a Pedestal Mount? A pedestal mount is a freestanding three-dimensional display of an animal's head, neck, and upper shoulders. Unlike ...
How to Become a Taxidermist: Career Paths, Training, Salary & Licensing
Can You Actually Build a Career in Taxidermy? Yes, Here's How Taxidermy is a specialized craft with manageable barriers to entry but significant skill...
Dangers of Insect Infestation in Taxidermy
The Silent Destroyer You're looking at your shoulder mount and something feels off. There's a small bald patch near the ear. The fur around the neck s...
Deer Mount Poses: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pose for Your Display
Can you actually build a career in taxidermy, and what does the path look like? If you're planning a deer shoulder mount, you've probably browsed phot...
Getting Started with Taxidermy: A Beginner's Complete Guide
How do you actually start learning taxidermy? The barrier to entry isn't as high as you might think. You don't need a degree or years of apprenticeshi...
How to Choose a Taxidermist: Find Someone Worth Trusting
What makes a taxidermist worth your money? The difference between a mount you'll cherish for decades and one that deteriorates in five years often com...
Skull Cleaning Tips: Methods, Safety, and Best Practices
How do you clean a skull properly without ruining it? A clean skull is the foundation for any quality skull mount, European mount, or specimen display...
How to Find Taxidermy Classes Near You
Where to Actually Learn Taxidermy Take a class. That's the short answer. A good class compresses months of self-teaching into days of hands-on instruc...
Taxidermy Mount Types Explained: Shoulder, Pedestal, Full-Body & More
What's the difference between all these mount types, and which one is right for you? If you've been shopping for taxidermy or looking at options for a...
Trophy Care & Maintenance Guide - Keep Your Mount Perfect for Decades
Your Mount Deserves More Than Dust A taxidermy mount represents an investment of time and money, whether it's a family hunting trophy or a museum-qual...